Equivalent fractions are an important skill to introduce to your students prior to teaching them how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. This can be challenging at first. If you teach them to create equivalent fractions using digital visual models, they'll have the opportunity to interact with the fraction models and truly "see" them concretely. The easiest way to do this ... Read More about Equivalent Fractions Using Digital Visual Models
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
If you're working on adding and subtracting fractions with your students, make sure that you're using various strategies. It's important to show students how to use visual models in addition to the standard algorithm. In 4th grade, students mostly work on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. By 5th grade, unlike denominators are used for adding and subtracting both ... Read More about Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Simplifying Fractions
If your students are struggling with simplifying fractions, follow these 3 easy steps. 3 Steps for Simplifying Fractions Step 1: List the factors for both the numerator and denominator. Step 2: Circle the greatest factor they both have in common, known as the greatest common factor. (GCF) Step 3: Divide both the numerator AND denominator by the GCF. See the video below for a ... Read More about Simplifying Fractions
Introducing Fractions
If you're getting ready to introduce fractions to your students, I have some great tools to help you. Your students will see fractions as parts of a whole and gain a stronger foundation before diving into more complex fraction skills. Introducing Basic Fractions Fraction Tiles Use circles or tiles to have students: compare and order unit fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4, etc.) combine unit ... Read More about Introducing Fractions
Back to School From Winter Break
You and your students have had a long, (hopefully) restful winter break and now it's time to go back to school. After 2+ weeks off, coming back can be exhausting, overwhelming, and scary! Below are some tips to help you transition back from winter break smoothly. What Can You Expect From Your Students? loss of retention of recent skills expectations not being followed conflicts ... Read More about Back to School From Winter Break
12 Days of Christmas Math Activities
The last week before the holidays can make kids and teachers pretty antsy. I've never liked going into "filler" mode so I try to find fun, but meaningful activities for that last week. If you're able to use Christmas activities in the classroom, this 12 Days of Christmas Math Activities pack allows you to get a little fun and festive while also continuing to review important 5th Grade math ... Read More about 12 Days of Christmas Math Activities
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